About Us

Temple Shaaray Tefila has a long history of serving both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities of New York City and has become a leading Reform Jewish congregation.

In addition to Shabbat and holy day worship services in our beautiful sanctuary, we offer life-long educational programs including our Parenting Program, Nursery School, Religious School and Adult Education.

There are many ways to get involved with our synagogue. You can attend our programs, volunteer to serve our community, and participate in the decision-making of our congregation. Please consider joining the Congregational Involvement and Social Action Committees.  There are also many Youth Programs, other activities and Temple Committees.

Please check out our calendars to get a list of dates and offerings and then get involved!

Mission Statement:

The mission of Temple Shaaray Tefila is to provide the means for our congregational community to nurture and to continue its life-long involvement in Judaism by instilling a love of our heritage, a shared connection within the warmth of worship, a devotion to community, and a renewed strength in our Jewish identity.

We hope to realize this through:

AVODAH - worship of God in a Reform Jewish congregation that offers its members the fulfillment of meaningful participation in traditional religious ritual.

CHAVURAH - a community committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for our congregants' social, educational, ritual, and lifecycle needs.

TALMUD TORAH - an enlightened program of Jewish learning for all generations.

TIKKUN OLAM - commitment to the ideals of our Jewish ethical heritage by working to fulfill our responsibilities to our community, our nation, and our world.

G' MILUT CHASADIM - the pursuit of justice, peace, and deeds of loving-kindness.

KLAL YISRAEL - strengthening our support of Israel and the Jewish people wherever they live.